Today, RECORDS Nashville/Columbia singer-songwriter-guitarist Ty Myers unveils his new album Two Braids & The Truth - My Tribute To Willie, a 10-song homage to Country legend Willie Nelson. To celebrate the arrival of his long-brewing passion project, the 19-year-old rising star is sharing his rendition of “Write Your Own Songs”: an unbridled defense of creative freedom, featuring vocals from Nelson himself. Go here to listen to Two Braids & The Truth - My Tribute To Willie now, and check out “Write Your Own Songs” feat. Willie Nelson here.

Released just months after his acclaimed sophomore LP Heavy On The Soul, Two Braids & The Truth emerged from a deep-rooted desire to salute the legacy of one of his greatest musical heroes — a fellow Texas native whose singular songcraft and freewheeling musicianship inspired Myers from an incredibly early age. In curating the album’s tracklist, the PLATINUM-selling hitmaker selected the songs that proved most formative in his own evolution as an artist and songwriter, ranging from era-defining classics like “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” to enduring fan favorites like “Me and Paul.” Last month, Myers previewed Two Braids & The Truth with the premiere of "Always On My Mind" feat. Carter Faith — a heart-melting stunner that quickly landed on Rolling Stone’s “All the Songs You Need to Know This Week.” See below for the full tracklist.

Produced by Myers’ longtime collaborator Brandon Hood, Two Braids & The Truth achieves a particularly ear-catching power on “Write Your Own Songs.” Originally recorded as a duet between Nelson and Waylon Jennings for their 1982 collaborative album WWII, the sharp-tongued yet spirit-lifting tune takes aim at music-industry gatekeepers (from the chorus: “We’re making you rich and you’re already lazy / So just lay on your ass and get richer or write your own songs”). With Nelson joining in at the refrain, “Write Your Own Songs” reveals a more mischievous side of Myers, fully leaning into the irreverent humor and rebellious streak of Nelson’s songwriting while infusing every line with his easygoing charm.

With its standouts also including Nelson’s signature concert opener “Whiskey River” and the timeless ballad “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground,” Two Braids & The Truth finds Myers working with a formidable lineup of musicians, including guitarist Tom Bukovac (Glen Campbell, Vince Gill), steel guitarist Bruce Bouton (George Strait, Emmylou Harris), keyboardist Gordon Mote (Brad Paisley, Hank Williams, Jr.), and Nelson’s own longtime harmonica player Mickey Raphael. Rather than simply recreating the originals, Myers approaches the album as both a student and a self-possessed artist, honoring the heart of Nelson’s recordings while filtering them through his own distinct sensibilities.

Two Braids & The Truth arrives at an auspicious moment for Myers, who’s gearing up for a run of appearances alongside Nelson in the coming days. On September 22 and 24, he’ll join Willie Nelson & Family and Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts as a special guest for a pair of co-headlining shows at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT, and TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia, PA. Next, on September 26, he’ll make his Farm Aid debut at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA, joining an all-star lineup that also includes Nelson and Young, as well as John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, and more. For Myers — who grew up on his family’s cattle ranch near Austin — the Farm Aid appearance carries special significance in an already monumental year.

A commanding live force, Myers made history last month as the youngest Country artist ever to headline Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre (and the youngest artist of any genre to do so following Billie Eilish). The milestone came as part of his hugely successful The Legal Tour, a major U.S. headline run currently scheduled through November 21. Next month, fans everywhere can witness his electrifying live show when his debut performance at Austin City Limits for Season 52 airs on October 31. For more information on all upcoming tour dates, visit tymyersmusic.com.

Tracklist for Two Braids & The Truth - My Tribute To Willie:

1. “Bloody Mary Morning”
2. “Write Your Own Songs” feat. Willie Nelson
3. “Me and Paul”
4. “Shotgun Willie”
5. “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” feat. Ben Haggard
6. “Whiskey River”
7. “Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground”
8. “Always On My Mind” feat. Carter Faith
9. “Night Life”
10. “I’ll Fly Away”

All songs produced by Brandon Hood

ABOUT TY MYERS:
At just 19 years old, RECORDS Nashville/Columbia singer-songwriter-guitarist Ty Myers is one of Country’s most formidable young artists, pairing his old-soul songwriting with commanding musicality well beyond his years. With his 2026 sophomore album Heavy On The Soul, the Texas-bred musician stepped into rare air and recorded at the historic FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL, channeling the storied lineage of Southern Rock, Soul, and Blues into an incendiary sound unmistakably his own. A prime showcase for his deeply human storytelling, Heavy On The Soul followed Myers’ widely acclaimed debut The Select — a 2025 LP featuring PLATINUM-certified hits “Ends of the Earth” (a Top 10 at Country radio), “Thought It Was Love,” and “Drinkin’ Alone.” As the album launched him into a new tier of stardom, Myers hit the road for his 73-date The Select Tour: a SOLD-OUT headline run extended multiple times thanks to his wildly devoted fanbase and knack for inciting heartthrob-level pandemonium at every show. Profiled in major publications like Variety, PEOPLE, Los Angeles Times, and Rolling Stone (who proclaimed that he’s “poised to be the next face of country music”), he’s also turned up on coveted lists like Billboard’s “21 Under 21,” plus earned spots in Spotify’s RADAR program and the Fender Next Class of 2026 (one of just 15 global artists chosen for the brand’s annual development program spotlighting the next generation of guitar-led talent). With over 1.7 BILLION global streams to date (and 20 MILLION+ global streams per week), his latest milestones include making his Austin City Limits debut in May — a bucket-list achievement for Myers, who grew up on a cattle ranch in the nearby town of Dripping Springs. While performing at stadiums as support for Luke Combs’ My Kinda Saturday Night Tour, he made his much-anticipated debut at Stagecoach and landed at No. 2 on Billboard’s list of the festival’s best performances. In June, Myers continued his meteoric ascent with the launch of The Legal Tour — a monumental U.S. headline run with dates currently scheduled through late 2026. 

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